Trust and Change - Thinking Points on Therapeutic Communities

Trust and Change explains exactly what happens in a therapeutic community (TC). It deals with commonly asked questions and looks at the 'four basic pillars' of TC work - democratisation, tolerance, communality and reality confrontation - as well as the 'no secrets' principal (or 'footstool') and trust. It emphasises the need to encourage a culture of enquiry as well as practical aspects of management, record-keeping and audit. Throughout, the book contains 'Thinking Points' and gives examples of typical structures and schedules together with the aims, purposes and rationale of the TC as a living-learning experience.

About the author

Judy Mackenzie is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist who has spent her working life in TCs, both in prisons and the NHS. She has worked in and latterly managed over eleven TCs and acted as a TC consultant, trainer and supervisor.

Summary

Explains therapeutic community (TC) work in basic, straightforward terms. Deals with problems, pitfalls and possibilities of encouraging engagement in a TC. Includes educational anecdotes in an easy-to-read format. For newcomers and seasoned TC workers alike.

Product details

• Authors: Rosemary Anthony, Judy MacKenzie, Judy Anthony Mackenzie
• Publisher: Waterside Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2018
• EAN: 9781909976580
• ISBN: 978-1-909976-58-0
• No. of pages: 156
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Medical professions; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology